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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Hardcover vs. Paperback 39

Holling Hoodhood is really in for it. He’s just started seventh grade with Mrs. Baker, a teacher he knows is out to get him. Why else would she make him read Shakespeare . . . outside of class? The year is 1967, and everyone has bigger things than homework to worry about. There’s Vietnam for one thing, and then there’s the family business. As far as Holling’s father is concerned, nothing is more important than the family business. In fact, all of the Hoodhoods must be on their best behavior at all times. The success of Hoodhood and Associates depends on it. But how can Holling stay out of trouble when he has Mrs. Baker to contend with?

This one is easy for me. I think the hardcover is highly original and I've remembered it and what it was for ever since I saw it. I'd say the paperback is more mainstream so it's probably a good cover for the paperback edition.

Hmm, I'm not a really a fan of either. Perhaps the hardcover a little more? It's funny, because a Bloomsbury statement in reaction to the furor over Justine Larbalestier's LIAR cover referenced "The Wednesday Wars" as an example of a book that sold better with a person on the cover. Now I see why.

I also loved his Lizzie Bright book, so I'll have to look for this. I love the hardcover and would be more inclined to pick that one up. The paperback is probably more appealing to kids, but not older readers.

I like the hardcover. I think it's more versatile. I think young and older readers alike would pick it up. And while I like how the paperback is trying to draw attention, I myself would probably walk by it with just a glance.

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